Brian Berkson

Mobilehome park rent stabilization

Caps annual rent increases for mobilehome park tenants, limiting what park owners can charge.

Potential litigation over proposed Mobilehome Rent Stabilization Ordinance

Caps space rent increases at 2% a year for mobilehome tenants; park owners say rising insurance, utilities and maintenance costs will force them into costly hardship petitions.

City Hall renovation project

$34,400 more for design now; construction of a new building would be a much larger future ask.

Public Services Grant Awards

Up to $100,000 in city grant funds distributed among 16 nonprofit organizations.

FY 2026-27 City Budget Adoption

General fund shows a small $178,000 surplus before $2 million in one-time spending, meaning reserves will cover the gap.

Council Agenda Order for Regional Board Reports

Federal funding and earmarks

Millions in potential federal earmarks for a fire station, homelessness programs and outage resilience.

Community Service Grant funding for FY 2026-27

$100,000 in city grant money split as $5,000 awards to 15 recommended nonprofits.

Termination of Rubidoux Gateway Villas ARPA Loan

Frees up $990,000 in federal relief money for another use the council will pick later.

Delinquent trash bills on the tax roll

Delinquent balances from 2025 would be collected via property tax liens if unpaid by the July 16 hearing.

Council Member Salary Increase

3% payroll increase plus $100/month per eligible benefits recipient, including council members.

November 2026 municipal election called

Election costs will be borne by the city; amount not stated.

Citywide landscape and lighting assessments

Annual assessments appear on property tax bills for parcels in the covered zones.

Potential New City Revenue Measures

Unknown until the study is presented; no measure will appear on the November 2026 ballot.

CDBG Annual Action Plan 2026-2027

Roughly $1 million in annual federal CDBG funding, with program administration costs included.

TUMF fee program update (Ordinance No. 2026-03)

2.6% increase on TUMF fees for all new residential, commercial, industrial and office development.

Development review capacity and resident trust